Hong Kong’s reputation as Asia’s famous travel destination is well earned. In 2004, a walking trail on Hong Kong Island called the Dragon’s Back was voted the Best Urban Hiking trail in Asia by Time (Asia Ed.). Up on the trail, you can see the vast South China Sea unfolding beneath you, all the wihile enjoy the scenic delights of Shek O, Tai Long Wan, Stanley and Tai Tam, just like toy bricks under your feet. An interesting sensation indeed!

 
View from Shek O Peak
 

Look for the Shek O Country Park sign, and climb the adjacent steps to the Dragon's Back Trail.
 
 

Walk along the trail and pass Mount Collinson, and you’ll come to the Shek O Peak. Its sightseeing platform commands a superb view of majestic scenery right before your eyes.

 
 
Shek O Peak Elevation Marker
 

Area covered: Southern District
Starting point: Shek O Road near Cape Collinson Road
Ending point: Shek O Road near To Tei Wan Village
Average hiking time: About 2.5 hours
Distance: 4.5 km
Replenishing stations: Since there is no replenishing station along the way, please stock up with food and water at a supermarket or convenience store in Shau Kei Wan before starting out.
 

To the starting point:
MTR Shau Kei Wan Station Exit A3 and take Bus 9 for Shek O at the Shau Kei Wan bus terminus, making sure to get off at Cape Collinson Road.
 
From the ending point:
Take Bus 9 at Shek O Road near To Tei Wan Village back to the Shau Kei Wan bus terminus.
 
 
 
Shek O and Tai Long Wan feature some of
Hong Kong’s finest beaches		 How Dragon’s Back got its name

A walk along Shek O Road will bring you to the beach of the same name, which is graced with clear water and fine sand. If you are hungry, you can drop by the stores nearby for some food and refreshments. Keep on going in the same direction and you will arrive at Tai Long Wan (Big Wave Bay), a surfers’ paradise blessed with good waves all year round.

Dragon's Back is the road connecting Shek O Peak and Wan Cham Shan. The former, standing 284 meters high, is located in Shek O Country Park. The road itself rolls along the top of the mountain, and from a distance, is reminiscent of the shape of a dragon’s backbone, hence the name.